What equipment do you need ?

Standard PC equipment is used for the encrypted link to the portal across the internet. This makes it a much less expensive option than than ‘traditional’ ISDN video conferencing.

A Single Student

A standard Personal Computer with minimum specifications , a good quality webcam and headset is all that is needed for a single pupil to join in a lesson.

2 or 3 students

For more than one pupil you can easily expand your equipment with a desktop microphone, this will allow 2 or 3 people to sit in front of the webcam and both join in the conversation.

3 students +

For more than 2/3 people in a lesson a Pan Tilt and Zoom camera would be preferred..

All the above is based on using standard pc equipment connected to the internet, with 128 bit encrypted software for complete security.

DMI can advise and supply suitable equipment for all stages.

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How can DMI help with the equipment ?

DMI provides quality ISDN and IP video conferencing equipment to the education and business markets.

DMI has designed the DMI-VCPC by listening to suggestions from our school partnerships. This has allowed us to develop a video conferencing system that has the base functionality and the cost effectiveness of a personal computer.

Many schools were not happy with spending large amounts of money on video conferencing equipment which may often sit gathering dust in a corner. The DMI-VCPC is based on a standard personal computer. This means it can be easily upgraded and also used for other windows applications.

The basic unit starts from approximately £60 up to £995 for a high quality webcam based IP video conferencing system. Starting from a simple cam up to a full system is a very easy and cost effective path.

'Traditional' ISDN linked system costs are usually up to £3500 for an IP and ISDN based system with Pan, Tilt and Zoom camera and desktop microphone !

Why not give us a call for a no-obligation quote for your individual equipment needs ?